Stories Left in Stone
Trails and Traces in Cáceres, Spain
- Publisher
- The University of Alberta Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2024
- Category
- Essays & Travelogues, Spain & Portugal
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781772127744
- Publish Date
- Oct 2024
- List Price
- $29.99
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781772127836
- Publish Date
- Oct 2024
- List Price
- $29.99
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Description
Stories Left in Stone explores the lives, histories, and artistic legacies of Cáceres and Extremadura. Author Troy Nahumko has lived in the old town of Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for over a decade. His journey starts at the Cave of Maltravieso, where prehistoric art stirs a profound curiosity about the city's rich tapestry of past and present. Amid the dazzle of cobbled medieval streets, 12th century Moorish walls, fortified palaces, and 60,000-year-old handprints, Nahumko asks how locals characterize their city and leave their own marks. Through personal narrative and interviews with locals, expats, and experts, he shares sociological, archaeological, and historical insights. Nahumko's storytelling paints a vivid and empathetic portrait of the people and heritage of this lesser-known province of Spain, as he surveys its history, cuisine, and stunning natural beauty.
About the author
Troy Nahumko is a Canadian-born travel writer living in Cáceres, Spain, whose work has been published in newspapers and media around the world.
Excerpt: Stories Left in Stone: Trails and Traces in Cáceres, Spain (by (author) Troy Nahumko)
“Living here, I have always felt the close presence of the past. In a place like this each successive wave of peoples have left some sort of palpable mark…. From my window I can see the layers of history, their stories are left in stone.”
Editorial Reviews
“Troy Nahumko offers a fresh perspective on Cáceres, unveiling its hidden gems and cultural nuances with the intimacy of a local guide. Combining meticulous research with engaging storytelling, the book is perfect for armchair travelers and anyone curious about Spanish culture and history.” Lori A. May, author of The Write Crowd
"A fresh and engaging outsider perspective on life in Spain." Kirkus Reviews, September 2024
Author Troy Nahumko "analyses how locals characterise their city and leave their own marks.... He shares sociological, archaeological and historical insights, speaking with locals from all walks of life and intertwining their stories with his own." SUR in English, November 22, 2024
“In this captivating travelogue, Nahumko illuminates the region's history, culture, and contemporary issues. His skepticism and wit add a refreshing authenticity, making this book a must-read for anyone intrigued by Cáceres or eager to venture beyond beaten paths.” Javier Torre, University of Denver